Gary Lineker

2023 - 12 - 14

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Gary Lineker seemed to break rules, next BBC chairman says (BBC News)

Samir Shah says the sports presenter "seemed to breach" guidelines with online swipes at Tory MPs.

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Grant Shapps tells Gary Lineker to 'put a sock in it' - but Tory minister ... (The Independent)

The defence secretary said the former England star knows 'almost nothing' about politics and should stick to football commentary.

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New BBC chair criticises Gary Lineker's social media posts about ... (Financial Times)

He said a row between the presenter of Match of the Day and several Tory MPs, including defence secretary Grant Shapps, was not “very helpful either for Gary ...

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Gary Lineker's reply to ITV News' tweet breaches BBC guidelines ... (ITV News)

Gary Lineker recently hit back at Grant Shapps after the defence secretary questioned whether the Match Of The Day host should express political views.

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Tory Minister Defends Gary Lineker Despite Latest Spat With Senior ... (Yahoo News UK)

Damian Hinds said the Match of the Day host is "entitled to his views".

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Tory minister says Gary Lineker 'entitled to his views' amid BBC row ... (iNews)

The candidate to be next BBC chair has suggested Gary Lineker may have broken impartiality guidelines over the tweets.

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Gary Lineker Broke BBC Social Media Rules, Says New Chair Samir ... (Deadline)

The BBC's incoming chair Samir Shah says Gary Lineker has again broken the corporation's social media rules with tweets to Conservative MPs.

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​WATCH: Michael Cole tells BBC to 'get a grip' on Gary Lineker ... (Cleburne Times-Review)

Former BBC Correspondent Michael Cole has hit out at the broadcaster, after their top paid presenter came under fire once again for speaking out on ...

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Gary Lineker is full of festive cheer as he dresses as Santa and rides ... (Daily Mail)

The sports pundit, 63, donned a snazzy red Next suit and Santa hat as he become 'Father Crispmas' for the evening.

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Has Gary Lineker breached BBC social media rules? (Spectator.co.uk)

The BBC's incoming chairman Samir Shah has suggested that the football star did breach the corporation's social media guidelines this week.

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